It’s hard to imagine Wilson in that light because once he steps off the football field he seems like a respectful and gentle guy. His aggression and intensity is controlled and confined to the 60 minutes of an NFL game. But what about those who don’t have the same handle on their anger?
“Recent incidents of domestic violence have forced The League, its fans and the players to take a hard look into our collective conscience,” Wilson states. “To be honest, many NFL players are reluctant to address such a sensitive issue. How do you fix a problem so big and complex? How do you speak about something so damaging and painful to families?”
Wilson is incredibly honest about the issue of domestic violence and how it’s going to take more than just the National Football League to put a stop to it.
“Domestic violence extends far beyond the spotlight of the NFL,” Wilson writes. “It’s not unique to my profession. It’s not confined to America. All over the world, right at this moment, men, women and children are taking refuge in anonymous shelters.”
Wilson goes on to talk about his new “Why Not You Foundation” and that he can’t do it alone. He invites everyone to help those in need. Wilson ends the article with the most honest and truthful piece of advice that a change has to start from within.
Wilson is a leader on his team and with statements like this he will soon be a leader far beyond the realm of professional football.
